The park's rangers, in a post on its official Facebook page, said that there had been reports on social media that up to three dogs had been "poisoned at our site" and subsequently died.

But the park said that there had been no direct communication from dog owners on this matter, and urged the public to come forward if they have any relevant information.

A spokesperson said: "There has been lots of activity on social media about dogs being poisoned at our site.

"No-one has contacted the council or the rangers to inform us about a poisoning (e.g. the public, vets, police etc.), and we have tried to contact the person who posted information about three dogs dying, without success.

"There is evidence that one visitor's dog became ill after playing in the dragonfly pond right at the bottom of Witcombe Valley, but information that a local vet practice is carrying out an autopsy would appear to be false.

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"We take pride in having a safe, clean and welcoming park and are saddened that everyone seems to be talking about us but not to us.

"If you do have any real, first-hand information please do contact us so we can continue to keep the Country Park safe."

Anyone with information should call the country park's office on 01935 462282.

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